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    Step into the vibrant streets of Santa Lucia with "Vicenzella," a tale of resilience, love, and the daily hustle. Follow Vicenzella, a determined woman who sells octopus and walnuts, as she navigates the challenges of her trade and her tumultuous relationship with Ciccillo. With a cast of colorful characters and a rich, bustling backdrop, this story captures the essence of life in a lively Italian ... Read more

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    by Matilde Serao ...
    "Fantasy" is set in Naples, Italy, during the late 19th century, and it revolves around the lives of various characters who inhabit the city's bustling streets. The novel captures the essence of Naples, its vibrant culture, and the diverse personalities of its residents.The story unfolds through a series of interconnected vignettes, each focusing on different characters and their experiences. ... Read more

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    Forgotten Authors, The - Volume 9

    Rina Ramsay to James Stephens

    Unabridged

    14 hours 36 min

    Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. ... Read more

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  • After the Pardon

    by Matilde Serao ...
    "After the Pardon" is a novel set in the context of Italian society, exploring themes of forgiveness, redemption, and personal transformation. The story revolves around the lives of its characters in the aftermath of a significant event or act of forgiveness, known as "the pardon."The plot delves into the consequences of this pardon on the characters’ lives, relationships, and social standing. It ... Read more

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  • The Desire of Life

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    The Desire of Life by Matilde Serao is a novel that explores themes of passion, ambition, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Serao, an Italian author known for her keen observations of social dynamics and her nuanced character portrayals, crafts a narrative centered on the complex desires and struggles of her characters.The novel's plot typically revolves around a central character who is ... Read more

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  • Farewell Love! A Novel

    by Matilde Serao ...
    The novel centers on the life of its protagonist, a woman who undergoes a profound emotional and personal journey. At the heart of the story is her relationship with a man who has significantly impacted her life. The narrative explores the complexities of their relationship, highlighting themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery.As the story unfolds, the protagonist grapples with the end of her ... Read more

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  • The conquest of Rome

    by Matilde Serao ...
    The novel is a historical work set during the late Roman Republic and focuses on the events leading up to and including the conquest of Rome. It delves into the political and social upheavals of the time, capturing the tensions and power struggles that shaped the city’s history.The narrative follows various characters whose lives are intertwined with the political and military events of the era. ... Read more

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  • The Desire of Life

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    How light it is still! said Don Vittorio Lante, after a long silence. "Evening falls much later among the high mountains," suggested Lucio Sabini. The great vault of the sky was ascending, as they were ascending, from the level of the Val Bregaglia; it passed over their heads and kept rising, as their eyes contemplated it quietly, amongst the steep mountain peaks, now quite green with trees and ... Read more

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  • Fantasy

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    The most prominent imaginative writer of the latest generation in Italy is a woman. What little is known of the private life of Matilde Serao adds, as forcibly as what may be divined from the tenour and material of her books, to the impression that every student of literary history must have formed of the difficulties which hem in the intellectual development of an ambitious girl. Without unusual ... Read more

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  • The Land of Cockayne: A Novel

    by Matilde Serao ...
    The novel is set in a fictional country called Cockayne, which serves as a satirical representation of contemporary society. Cockayne is depicted as an idyllic land where the pursuit of wealth, pleasure, and superficial success dominates the lives of its inhabitants. This utopia, however, is portrayed with an underlying sense of irony and critique, as Serao uses the setting to explore the moral ... Read more

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  • "Sterminator Vesevo" (Vesuvius the great exterminator)

    by Matilde Serao ...
    "Sterminator Vesevo" by Matilde Serao is a compelling narrative that delves into the powerful and destructive nature of Mount Vesuvius. Through vivid descriptions and rich imagery, Serao captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the volcano while simultaneously highlighting its capacity for devastation. The book intertwines the lives of its characters with the looming presence of Vesuvius, creating a ... Read more

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  • The Forgotten Authors - Women - Born 1850 - 1899

    Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. ... Read more

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